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KCBD Investigates: FBI report details new information in New Mexico murder, kidnapping case

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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The KCBD Investigates Team has obtained court documents that provide additional details about the murder and kidnapping case in Clovis, New Mexico.

At about 4:25 p.m. on May 4, law enforcement received a call about bodies found at the Ned Houk Memorial Park in Clovis.

Law enforcement identified the women as 23-year-old Taryn Allen and 23-year-old Samantha Harley Cisneros.

Law enforcement also found Cisneros’ five-year-old daughter in critical condition with a gunshot wound to her head.

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The KCBD Investigates Team confirmed she remains in critical condition at a Lubbock hospital, but we’re told she is stable.

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According to FBI Special Agent Matthew Frye’s affidavit, Allen and Cisneros were found with multiple gunshot wounds. He stated Cisneros had additional injuries to her legs and back that looked like she had been hit and dragged by a vehicle.

While at the scene, law enforcement found a baby bottle and a stroller at the park, but they could not find a baby.

Law enforcement searched Cisneros’ vehicle and found a receipt to a nearby dollar store from earlier in the day.

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Officers reviewed the dollar store’s surveillance video and confirmed Cisneros’ 10-month-old daughter, Eleia Maria Torres, was with her mother and big sister that day.

Law enforcement issued an Amber Alert for Torres.

At the scene, officers reported they found 9 mm handgun casings and a sideview mirror from the driver’s side of a maroon colored Honda.

Witnesses told law enforcement they drove by Ned Houk Memorial Park between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. and said they saw a maroon car at the park and it looked like the driver was talking with the women.

Officers collected video surveillance from a McDonald’s near the park which showed a maroon Honda with a Texas license plate in the drive-thru lane around 2:40 p.m.

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Officers contacted the owner of the vehicle who said he had rented the car to 26-year-old Alik Isaiah Collins through a car rental website.

The owner of the vehicle worked with law enforcement to use the car’s GPS monitoring system to track Collins.

Prior to the shooting, GPS showed the vehicle had traveled from Houston, where Collins lives, to Clovis, New Mexico.

The data also showed the vehicle at the park entrance at about 3:29 p.m.

Then, at 3:38 p.m., the vehicle left at speeds of up to 96 miles per hour, avoiding major highways as it headed east.

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At 10:52 p.m., the vehicle arrived at a home in Abilene, Texas, that is about 270 miles from Clovis.

The vehicle continued to ping at that home through May 5 at 7:43 p.m.

At that point, the owner of the vehicle reported the car as stolen and remotely disabled it while it was still at the Abilene home.

The vehicle’s owner also gave law enforcement Collins’ cell phone number, which they say showed Collins to have been at the park on the day and time of the murders.

On May 5, 2024, and into May 6, 2024, law enforcement officers with the FBI and the Abilene Texas Police Department Narcotics Unit began conducting ground surveillance at the home.

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At approximately 1:15 a.m. on May 6, law enforcement observed a black male pushing the maroon Honda out of the garage and into the street.

During the early morning hours of May 6, 2024, while law enforcement was preparing to execute a search warrant at the residence, they observed an Uber driver operating a Cadillac SUV arrive on the street in front of the home.

A black male, later determined to be Collins, exited the residence carrying a baby.

According to the undercover officers, Collins placed the baby on the rear passenger seat of the SUV and got into the front passenger seat.

That is when officers said Collins carjacked the Uber driver at gunpoint, and forced him out of the vehicle.

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Then, officers said Collins drove away with the baby still in the car.

The Abilene Police Department reported Collins intentionally rammed into a police vehicle as they attempted to stop him.

Officers pinned the vehicle, forcing it to stop.

They took Collins into custody and recovered baby Torres who was uninjured.

Law enforcement reported finding a Glock handgun loaded with 9 mm ammunition on the floorboard of the vehicle.

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The FBI confirmed Collins is not the parent, grandparent, brother, or uncle of this child, and does not have legal custody of the baby.

During this investigation, the FBI reported they had communicated with Collins last year.

The FBI reported Collins had called in September 2023 and said he wanted help finding his daughter.

During this phone call, the FBI reported he made threatening statements so they called in local law enforcement.

The FBI stayed on the phone with Collins until the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office arrived and took Collins in for a mental health evaluation.

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The following month, on October 10, 2023, Collins called the FBI again and reported if law enforcement did not assist him with locating his missing five-year-old daughter, he would “start killing people and children.”

Collins stated that at one point he had kidnapped a woman and her son and then sent a picture of the kidnapped individuals to the FBI to pressure law enforcement to assist with locating his daughter.

The FBI reported Collins was intoxicated and could not provide his child’s true name but referred to her as “Rebecca.” He could not provide the child’s mother’s name either.

During these conversations, Collins said he did not have a weapon and did not intend to hurt anyone, but he made the threats to draw attention so law enforcement could help him find his daughter.

A second referral was made to local law enforcement who attempted contact with Collins but was unsuccessful.

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A National Instant Criminal Background System alert was put in place to notify law enforcement if Collins attempted to purchase a firearm.

Additionally, Collins was prohibited from purchasing firearms in Texas as a result of his mental health evaluation.

At this time, the KCBD Investigates Team is working to learn how Collins got a gun.

We are also working to learn if there is any connection to Collins and the victims.

A public defender has been assigned to this case.

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Loved ones of Allen and Cisneros have set up GoFundMe accounts to help pay for their funeral expenses.

According to Muffley Funeral Home’s website, Cisneros’ family is gathering at The Chapel Thursday, May 16 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Services will take place Friday, May 17 at noon with a burial following at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis.

The website states a visitation for Allen will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Chapel located at 1500 Thornton Street in Clovis, New Mexico.

A celebration of life will follow at 6 p.m. at Hillcrest Park located at 1001 Sycamore Street.

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ASU baseball to host New Mexico State, Baylor

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Arizona State baseball will host a four-game homestand, beginning with New Mexico State on Wednesday, April 22.

The Sun Devils and Aggies faced each other in late March, with ASU winning 10-4. The two teams will meet for the final time at 6:35 p.m. at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

ASU will then welcome Baylor on Friday, April 24, for a three-game series. The Sun Devils have yet to face the Bears this season, but ASU has been doing well so far and has been in the top 25 for four weeks.

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Sophomore center fielder Landon Hairston earned Big 12 player of the week honors on April 13, after delivering five home runs in five games. His 10 runs in that stretch were tied for the second-most nationally and his 14 runs batted in were tied for third-most nationally. All nine of his hits went for extra bases, three more than any other player.

ASU’s series against Baylor will start at 6:35 p.m. for the first two games, followed by a 1:05 p.m. start on Sunday, April 26.

April 19 

Softball at Houston, Cougar Softball Stadium, noon. 

April 22 

Baseball vs New Mexico State, Phoenix Municipal Stadium, 6:35 p.m. 

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April 23 

Women’s golf at Big 12 Championship, Dallas Athletic Club, TBA. 

Track and field at Penn Relays, Franklin Field, 1:22 p.m. 

Beach volleyball at Big 12 Championship, Bear Down Beach, all day. 

April 24 

Baseball vs Baylor, Phoenix Municipal Stadium, 6:35 p.m. 

Softball vs Texas Tech, Farrington Stadium, 7 p.m.

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April 25 

Lacrosse at Colorado, Prentup Field, 11 a.m. 

Softball vs Texas Tech, Farrington Stadium, 3 p.m. 

Baseball vs Baylor, Phoenix Municipal Stadium, 6:35 p.m. 

Reach the reporter or send tips for stories at jenna.ortiz@arizonarepublic.com, as well as @jennarortiz on X. 

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Calm and warmer conditions move into New Mexico

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Josh’s Saturday Night Forecast

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Calmer weather has moved back into the state this afternoon. Temperatures are slightly warmer across northwestern New Mexico, while southeastern areas are cooler thanks to the backdoor cold fronts that moved in on Friday. Breezier winds will return Sunday and will help kick off a warming trend across the state, along with an elevated fire threat in eastern New Mexico.

Warmer weather will continue building in across the state throughout the upcoming week. A few isolated rain chances will return Monday in parts of New Mexico, but some of that rain may evaporate before reaching the ground.

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Below freezing temperatures to start the weekend

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Good morning!

Heading out the door this morning? Bundle up! Cold air has settled into the Land of Enchantment after two cold fronts passed through New Mexico within the last 24 hours. Temperatures have fallen to the teens, 20s and 30s throughout northern New Mexico. The metro area is just as cold with Moriarty falling to the teens and several other cities bottoming out near the freezing point. The National Weather Service (NWS) has Freeze Warnings in place until 9 a.m. for several locations in northern and central New Mexico. However, one of the aforementioned cold fronts is still moving through eastern New Mexico this morning. That back door cold front has brought 30-45 mph wind gusts, or more, in southeastern New Mexico. The front will push west further west this morning bringing breezy winds to far south and southwestern New Mexico this afternoon. Otherwise, much calmer weather will be on tap for the state compared to the majority of this week.

The colder air this morning will bring cooler and seasonable weather to the Land of Enchantment later on Saturday. Afternoon highs will range from the high 50s, in sections of the northern mountains, to the 70s in southern New Mexico. Throughout the weekend into early next week a warming trend is expected as a ridge of high pressure builds on Sunday, which is forecasted to last through at least Tuesday. By next Tuesday, high temperatures will be 5 to 15 degrees above normal, and even warmer for some locations by next Wednesday with breezy conditions returning to the state.

Moisture does stream back into the state early next week across New Mexico. Tomorrow’s forecast is expected to have cloud coverage increase with warmer weather. On Monday sufficient moisture in the mid to upper levels of the atmosphere will bring the chance for showers; however, moisture levels toward the surface will be lower. That will also bring the chance for dry showers and thunderstorms throughout the state. Have a great weekend and stay warm this morning!

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